Roller Derby Update

I'm still kinda sore from practice on Monday. It was all about endurance and after warming up for a bit, the coach came over and wanted us (the fresh meat girls) to try time trails. I've never tried doing the time trails yet, so I was a bit nervous.

As part of the WFTDA (Women's Flat Track Derby Association) minimums, you need to be able to do 25 laps in 5 minutes. I felt like I was going to throw up as I watched the first group of fresh meat girls go.

Then it was the second group's turn. I lined up with the 3 other girls in my group and got ready. At the whistle we started off around the track. By the middle of the trials, my lungs felt like they were going to explode. In the end, I did 18.5 laps in 5 minutes. Not too shabby for my first time ever doing them.

I know that once I learn how to and perfect my crossovers I will be able to do more than 18.5 laps. I still feel like I'm tripping over myself though when I try to do the crossovers. I need to start going to open skate night more at Rollarama, but right now the budget doesn't really allow for that. It ranges from $4-$6, but it's also 25 minutes from my house so I've got gas money to worry about. I hope to start going more often though. I also got the okay from the owner to wear my protective gear (knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards, etc.) there, so that will help me be able to work on the things that I don't have the confidence to try without pads on.

I also need to focus on doing more leg work and cardio at the gym so I can make it through time trials without feeling like I'm going to die!

Until next time, space cadets.